If you haven’t read Part I of this article, click here for the producer/conductor’s perspective first. Having performed in Video Games Live multiple times, it was a pleasure when Tyrel Ivie called me to help out with the engineering side of his Sounds of...

Over the last decade, I have had many opportunities to perform on stage with noteworthy artists in professional settings, including well-known productions such as Video Games Live, Star Wars in Concert, and most recently, a Josh Groban tour. These performances...

One of my favorite concerts ever is Chicago with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Greek Theatre. This isn’t your standard, 4-piece band setup. Instead, it’s two rock bands with two horn sections, with many instrumentalists doing double duty as singers. They...